We took the high school seniors on their Senior Mystery Trip this past weekend. They arrived at The House on Friday night with no idea where we were going, thus making it a “mystery trip.” We headed to Palm Desert for a weekend of bonding, games and hanging out. It was a very successful trip – so much fun!
Thank you to all who donated backpacks and clothing to the Back To School Ministry. Over 100 backpacks were delivered to our local ministry partners SPIN, MIKA, and Teen Challenge. Children from the Heritage House were given not only backpacks but were also blessed with new school uniforms, shoes, and socks. Thanks to all involved for your generous giving and helping these children begin the school year on a positive note.
Check out the latest Serve Day video promo, shown in services this last weekend!
Here are some more great pics from the Young Adults retreat this fall:
Over Labor Day this year, the Young Adults enjoyed a relaxing and fun spiritual retreat in Big Bear. Hear are some pictures from their trip. And there are more to come so stay tuned!
Our new Bell Choir got an energetic start with director Kimberly Lewis performing at our first Wednesday Night Together gathering on September 16. Check out the photos of the evening together:
Owen Justice Ludwig was born September 12, 2009 at 9:55 a.m. to staff members Dave and Jessica Ludwig. He weighed 7 lbs. 11oz. and measured 21 inches.
Last Sunday, September 13, we had a Congregational Blessing. The students passed out tangerines and Bible verses as a reminder of John’s sermon on the fruit of the spirit.
As a part of St. Andrews’ Serve Day, a committee calling themselves the “Book Bees” has been formed. Their purpose is to collect new and slightly used children’s books, (from baby to high school), and to donate them to various Orange County organizations for children to own.
As a result, we are collecting books for children to own. We have stickers designed for the fly leafs that encourage children to place their names in their books. Between now and Serve Day, we are collecting books adjacent to the north entry of the parking lot and on the patio at all three services. On Serve Day we will organize the books, place the stickers in the fly leafs and box the books for distribution to the receiving organizations. A partial list of organizations through whom we will distribute books is:
Click Here for the poster!
Haven returned from Briefing at Forest Home this last week excited and challenged to serve! We had a great time of fellowship and learning with a group of 15 of our college students and leaders. The speakers were deeply challenging and implored us to move outward with our faith to share God’s grace and reconciliation with the world. I look forward to seeking out God’s will as a community as to how we can do this faithfully! Oh yeah…we also had some fun while we were in the mountains…(see pics of flying and crazy college students). It was an overall amazing time!
– Tim Burnette
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